tomers and other Internet appliance and Linux software developers will benefit from the new website because it leverages open source technology into non-X86 platforms and ports. Software developers are encouraged to contribute to the embedded, real-time kernel. Content for the website will consist of the real-time kernel source code, documentation, mailing lists and links to similar, helpful Linux websites. Coollogic encourages those interested in the operating system to become contributors to the site, in order to maximize usage of the RT kernel and acceptance of embedded Linux operating systems. “The promotion of the free software as a serious solution and alternative to other operating systems is essential to the success of embedded Linux,” said Powers. Other content to be developed for the site includes directories of News from the fast moving world of compatible hardware and software, online bug tracking, and Embedded Linux . online version control. Coollogic is sponsoring the website, and will manage and contribute to the content of www.rtkernel.org. TeamLinux establishes West Coast presence For more information, go to http://www.coollogic.com/. TeamLinux Corporation announced a new US West Coast pres- ence through its acquisition of Edge Technology Solutions (Edge) New company will focus on Linux-based of Irvine, CA. This move closely follows similar acquisitions in clustered computers Austin, TX and Dayton, OH, announced last month. Alta Technology, a leading developer and supplier of high-per- formance computing solutions, has formed Linux NetworX Inc. The Edge acquisition results in increased revenues, user pro- The new company will use the Linux operating system as it ductivity, customer satisfaction, reliability, and security. Core provides large-scale clustered computer solutions, a method of competencies include infrastructure architecture and integration, linking multiple computers through high-speed networks to form information security, E-commerce and Internet-enabled solutions, a single system, for Internet, industry, research, and other com- and LSI engineering/manufacturing. TeamLinux employees, are plex technological fields. degreed professionals with advanced technical and program man- agement skills, and highly developed management experience “Linux NetworX selected the Linux operating system for its with emphasis on process improvement. stability, reliability, and rapid development,” said Glen Lowry, president and chief executive officer for Alta Technology.” Based in Austin, TX, TeamLinux is a professional services com- pany offering consulting, design, integration, migration, training, Alta Technology first began development of Linux-based and support services for many business segments including clustered computing products and services in 1997. Clustered e-commerce, Internet-enabled business to business, Computer computers present a cost-effective alternative to the traditional Aided Design, Electronic Design Automation, embedded systems, “super computer” for customers with complex computing needs. and Internet appliance applications enabled by open source / Linux software. For more information go to http://www.team-linux.com/. “As we developed the technology further, we realized there was a high demand for cluster systems that can easily grow with a com- Coollogic launches website for free real-time pany’s needs,” said Lowry. “Through integration, support, and Linux kernel maintenance, Linux NetworX will combine an end-to-end prod- Coollogic Inc., a leader in embedded Linux software and Internet uct with on-going service.” appliances, has launched www.rtkernel.org, a free community development site for embedded, real-time Linux downloads. Linux is a computer operating system that is distributed freely on the Internet. As an open source code, Linux allows developers to The new, vendor-neutral site will offer the latest Coollogic ver- share information, code, and suggestions to continuously main- sion of the real-time (RT) Linux kernel. It was developed to sup- tain and improve the system. For more information, go to port the foundation of open source software. The RT kernel is http://www.linuxnetworx.com/. available for free and immediate download. EMJ forms a new embedded Linux software company “Our goal is to make www.rtkernel.org the official source for the EMJ Data Systems Ltd. announced the establishment of white real time Linux kernel,” said Eric Powers, vice president of soft- dwarf Inc. as an independent company from its embedded divi- ware engineering for Coollogic. “Much like www.rtkernel.org, sion. The spin off will allow white dwarf to receive independent this new website will continue to support the concept of free financing. Linux software for the benefit of embedded systems developers, and software and hardware product managers worldwide.” Jim Estill, President of EMJ Data Systems, says the new company is being positioned to heighten awareness and drive revenues for The RT kernel helps Internet appliance manufacturers to reduce white dwarf linux. “We believe that with a separate identity, white time-to-market and development expenses. Additionally, www.rt dwarf can receive the focus it deserves and will rapidly move for- kernel.org promotes the GNU Public License for all source code ward in the embedded Linux area. As part of EMJ, we believe it developed at the site. has not received fair valuation and is not fairly reflected in EMJ’s stock price. Because our intention is for white dwarf Inc. to The real-time Linux kernel is a high-performance, hard real-time be independent, EMJ will be selling part of the newly-formed alternative to proprietary operating systems. Coollogic, its cus- company to interested investors.” Copyright 2000 / All rights reserved Reprinted from PC/104 Embedded Solutions / Summer 2000 Earlier this year, EMJ Embedded Systems introduced white dwarf The market opportunity for embedded devices is significant, and linux version 1.0, which is named for a White Dwarf Star, a small Neoware intends to partner with other companies to establish a but extremely dense star. Like the star category, white dwarf linux leadership position,” commented Kantrowitz. For more informa- is small and compact for loading on the world’s smallest PCs. tion, go to http://www.neoware.com/. EMJ researchers pioneered white dwarf linux by shrinking the operating system from approximately 90 to 100 megabytes in size MIPS and Lineo announce embedded to less than 10 megabytes while retaining all the features embed- Linux alliance ded applications demand, including a fully graphical package- Lineo, Inc., a leading developer of embedded Linux system based installer, which allows developers to choose the exact software, announced an agreement with MIPS Technologies, Inc. features they need for their applications. For more information, go aimed at expanding market acceptance of Linux in embedded to http://www.emj.ca/. systems by providing embedded Linux support for the MIPS architecture. Neoware and Red Hat partner, unveil NeoLinux OS for appliance computing As a result of this cooperative agreement, Lineo will optimize Neoware Systems, Inc. and Red Hat have partnered and Embedix, Lineo’s line of embedded Linux system software, for announce the NeoLinux operating system, calling it “the first MIPS Technologies’ MIPS32 and MIPS64 processor architec- embedded Linux distribution designed specifically for business- tures and compatible embedded processor cores. Lineo will work to-business (B2B) information appliances.” to ensure that the related layers, operating system and tools of Embedix will support the MIPS Technologies processor architec- According to Michael Kantrowitz, president and CEO, Neoware tures. This will give MIPS Technologies licensees and their cus- Systems, “NeoLinux targets the emerging Appliance Computing tomers a full-featured, highly optimized embedded Linux solu- market, which consists of a whole new class of easy-to-use, intel- tion. Additionally, Lineo joined the MIPS Alliance Program. ligent, net-connected devices.” Typical applications for NeoLinux will be information appliances such as cash registers, firewalls, “Our customers and licensees include some of the world’s leading routers, interactive web kiosks, thin clients, security devices, and digital consumer, handheld PCs and communications and net- wireless appliances. working systems makers,” said Brian Knowles, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies. “Linux is becoming a more “Red Hat is pleased to partner with Neoware to bring the benefits attractive option for them because it is robust and low cost. Lineo of Official Red Hat Linux to the embedded market,” stated Larry will help make this powerful operating system more readily avail- Weidman, Director of eCommerce for Red Hat, Inc. “Linux is an able for developers of MIPS-based systems.” excellent solution for B2B information appliances. Neoware’s NeoLinux provides binary compatibility with Red Hat Linux, plus The MIPS Alliance Program consists of third-party development unique capabilities that are critical to the embedded market.” tool and application vendors who have ported their specific value- added tools and/or applications to MIPS Technologies processors. NeoLinux includes the following “This program gives users of the advanced MIPS32 and MIPS64 Neoware-provided features: processor architectures and the processors that conform with ■ Neoware ezCompress — reduces the size of the Linux operat- those architectures, the development tools and software